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Distancing (Psychology)
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Physiological distancing is the process by which an individual separates himself or herself from what is around them, be it people, situations or memories. This concept was conceived after the work of developmental psychologist Heinz Werner and Bernard Kaplan.[1] Traditionally psychologist has used the process of distancing in order to help patients discover their own identity and in turn understand symbols the basis for cognition and language. Recently work has been done in physiological distancing in terms of development, personality and behavior.